About Tweedlie Court
A warm welcome awaits you at Tweedlie Court, Cumnock which offers safe and secure homes designed especially for those aged 50 and over. Our Housing and Property Officers provide a friendly face and ensure the buildings and facilities are kept in good order. Tweedlie Court is set within attractive gardens with a variety of shops, restaurants and amenities nearby. There are transport links to Ayr, Glasgow, Muirkirk and Dumfries.
If you would like to make an application to live at Tweedlie Court, you can download an application from our website.
If you need help to complete the form, please do not hesitate to contact us by calling 03000 132 162 or emailing applicants@bield.co.uk
Charges / Mth
Rental Range
£453.62 - £517.89
The cost to live at one of our developments is currently presented as a single cost. We have a scale of costs because it depends on the size of property you rent. From April 2023 you will be able to see the component costs of our service, as detailed below; rental charge, staffing costs, communal area energy charges, domestic energy charges (where appropriate) and any optional meal charges.
Useful Information
Our homes are a place for you to relax and enjoy life. You will find our properties are built on a small scale and are very welcoming. Designed with older people in mind we offer bright, modern apartments which enhance independent living so that you can have peace of mind with added security built in.
Local Managers should be able to assist you with simple benefits advice. If you need access to more detailed advice then we have two trained Income Advisor Officers you can make an appointment to receive support.
Bield's 24 hour emergency centre (Bield Response24, BR24) is connected to each flat and all communal areas for your safety. Residents can also have a personal alarm unit if they wish. There is a comprehensive fire alarm system and smoke detectors are fitted in each flat.
Bield Housing and Property Officers visit regularly to meet with ant residents who wish to discuss any aspect of their home or tenancy.
Answering Your Questions
All flats are fully self-contained with a living room, bedroom, and separate kitchen and bathroom. The flats have central heating and are double glazed throughout.
Yes, You will have your own front door with additional sets of keys available for your family. Your post is delivered directly to your door.
Flats are rented unfurnished but you may qualify for a decorating allowance to help make your home your own.
Contact your Local Manager or Property Officer to arrange all repairs. The cost is included in your rent payment.
Please discuss any alterations with the Property Officer before making changes. They may need to visit your home to discuss and you should receive written permission from them before you make any changes. You can contact your Property Officer by calling 03000 132 162 and a member of our Customer Contact Centre will transfer you.
There is a communal lounge where residents and their families and friends can meet and chat over a cuppa. Social activities are often held here. Purpose-built laundries with fast automatic washing machines and tumble dryers are available for all.
Bield maintains the gardens, all external and internal communal spaces. The cost is included in your rent.
We are more than happy to welcome a well-behaved pet but please check with our staff first.